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   a·dore

   /əˈdôr/

   verb

   • 1. love and respect (someone) deeply: "he adored his mother" Similar love dearlylovebe devoted todote oncare forhold dearcherishtreasureprizethink the world ofset great store byadmirehold in admirationhold in high regardregard highlyhave a high opinion oflook up tostand in awe ofreverereverenceidolizelionizeworshipdeifyinformal:put on a pedestalOpposite hateloathedetest
   • ▪ like very much: informal "she adores Mexican cuisine" Similar likelovehave a liking forbe fond ofbe keen onbe partial tohave a taste forhave a weakness forenjoydelight inrevel intake pleasure inrelishsavorrate highlyregard highlyinformal:be crazy aboutbe wild abouthave a thing aboutget a kick out ofget a charge out ofget a buzz fromget a thrill frombe hooked onbe potty aboutgo a bundle onbe nutso aboutbe shook onOpposite hateloathedetest
   • 2. worship; venerate: "he adored the Sacred Host" Similar worshipglorifypraisereverereverenceexaltlaudextolesteemveneratepay homage topay tribute toarchaic:magnify

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin adorare ‘to worship’, from ad- ‘to’ + orare ‘speak, pray’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. adorer noun

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   Learn the meaning of adore, a verb that means to worship, honor, or love someone or something deeply. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related words of adore.

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   Adore means to love someone or something very much, especially with admiration or respect. Learn how to use adore in different contexts, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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   Adore comes from the Latin word adorare, meaning “to worship.” So when you adore someone, it's more than just a crush. However, like many words of strong emotion, adore gets used in lighter situations as well. Your aunt tells me you just adore the miniature fruitcakes she sends you every holiday.

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   Adore definition: to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.. See examples of ADORE used in a sentence.

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